Silly Bandz

What they are

They are bands made of rubber that come in lots of sizes and shapes. They can be shapes, jungle animals, sea animals, alphabet letters and pets just to mention a few. They are available in packs of 12, 24 or even 36.

What they are used for

They can be used as bracelets, anklets, trading game parts, necklaces and accessories for dressing dolls and stuffed toys. They can be worn, traded or just looked at.

Who they are for

Initially they were worn by kids only but now, everyone including adults and grandparents wear them. They are trendy, funky and leave a statement.

Features

They are non toxic and as they are made of rubber, they can easily retain their shape when taken off from what they were holding, even if it was for a long time. They are a good accessory for dressing up dolls. It is so good to know that you can wear them knowing that when you remove them, they will go back to their original shapes.

Types available and popularity

There are many shapes available which include the zoo animals, princesses, sea animals, pets, rock bands, alphabet, baseball, fantasy, rain forest and basic shapes. Rock bandz shapes are the most popular at the moment.

Where they are sold and the prices

Silly bandz are sold on many websites on the internet. You can simply search for them using Google or Yahoo. They cost between $4 and $5 for packs of 24. A single pack can come with 6 different shapes. They are a practical and cheap gift for children. Because of the high demand of these silly bandz, some shops have limited customers to a maximum of 12 packs. They do this so that others can get them as well.

Why they are used as trading games items

The reason is because they are available in many shapes and styles. It can be very difficult for someone to be able to collect all the shapes alone. So kids have diverted to trading, so that you get what you do not have whilst giving what you already have.